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According to Coulomb's law, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between two point charges q1 and q2 separated by a distance r is proportional to which expression?
q1·q2 / r
q1²·q2 / r²
q1·q2 / r²
q1 + q2 / r²
Coulomb's law states that the magnitude of the force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance. This is given by F = k·q1·q2/r², where k is Coulomb's constant. It applies in vacuum or uniform medium. See Coulomb's law for more details.
What is the SI unit of electrical resistivity?
?·m
?
m/?
?/m
Electrical resistivity ? is defined by R = ?L/A, giving units of ohm·meter (?·m) in the SI system. It measures how strongly a material opposes current flow. High resistivity materials are poor conductors. More at Resistivity & Conductivity.
Ohm's law relates voltage V, current I, and resistance R as which of the following?
V = I·R
R = I·V
I = V·R
V = I/R
Ohm's law states that the voltage across a resistor is proportional to the current through it, V = I·R. This holds for many conductors under steady conditions. It defines the linear relationship between V and I. See Ohm's law for details.
Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in series. What is their equivalent resistance?
R1·R2
R1 + R2
1 / (R1 + R2)
R1·R2 / (R1 + R2)
For resistors in series, the current is the same through each resistor and potentials add, giving R_eq = R1 + R2. This generalizes to any number of series resistors. See Series circuits.
Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in parallel. What is their equivalent resistance?
1 / (R1·R2)
R1 + R2 / R1·R2
R1·R2 / (R1 + R2)
R1 + R2
In a parallel connection, voltages across resistors are equal and currents add, giving 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2, so R_eq = R1·R2/(R1+R2). This reduces total resistance. See Parallel circuits.
The electric field E at a point is defined in terms of force F on a test charge q as which expression?
E = F / q
E = V·q
F = E / q
F = q / E
By definition, electric field E is the force per unit positive test charge: E = F/q. It is a vector field indicating direction and magnitude of force on charges. See Electric field for more.
A charge q moves with velocity v perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field B. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the charge?
q·B / v
q·v·B·cos(?)
q·v·B
v·B / q
The magnetic force on a moving charge is F = q·v·B·sin?. With ? = 90°, sin? = 1, giving F = qvB. This arises from the Lorentz force law. See Lorentz force.
What rule is commonly used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying straight conductor?
Lenz's rule
Right-hand rule
Left-hand rule
Fleming's left-hand rule
The right-hand rule states that if you wrap your right hand around the conductor with thumb pointing along current, your fingers curl in the direction of the magnetic field lines. This is standard for conventional current. More at Right-hand rule.
According to Gauss's law, the net electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to which quantity?
Total surface area
Electric field strength
Enclosed charge / ??
Voltage difference
Gauss's law states that the net flux ? = ?E·dA equals Q_enc/??, where Q_enc is the total charge enclosed. It simplifies many field calculations with symmetry. See Gauss's law.
What is the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor with plate area A, separation d, and dielectric constant ??
??·A / (?·d)
?·??·A / d
??·d / (?·A)
d / (?·??·A)
Inserting a dielectric increases capacitance by ?, giving C = ?·??·A/d. Here ?? is permittivity of free space. This assumes uniform field between plates. See Capacitance.
Which statement represents Kirchhoff's junction rule?
Sum of voltages around any loop is zero
Current through each branch is equal
Sum of currents entering a junction equals sum leaving
Voltage drop across each resistor is equal
Kirchhoff's junction rule is based on charge conservation: currents into a node equal currents out. It helps analyze complex circuits. See Kirchhoff's laws.
Which expression represents the Biot - Savart law for the magnetic field dB due to a small current element I·dl?
(??/4?)·I·(dl × r?)/r²
(??/4?)·I·(r? × dl)/r
I·dl / (4?r²)
??·I·dl / r
The Biot - Savart law gives dB = (??/4?)·I·(dl × r?)/r² for a current element dl at distance r, where r? is the unit vector from dl to the point. It's essential for non-symmetric fields. See Biot - Savart law.
Faraday's law of induction relates the induced emf in a loop to what quantity?
Resistance of the loop
Negative rate of change of magnetic flux
Electric field strength
Total electric charge
Faraday's law states emf = - d?B/dt, where ?B is magnetic flux. The negative sign is Lenz's law indicating the induced emf opposes flux change. See Faraday's law.
What is the time constant ? in an RC circuit with resistance R and capacitance C?
R/C
1/(R·C)
R·C
C/R
The RC time constant ? = R·C characterizes charging and discharging through R. After time ?, voltage or current reaches ~63% of its final change. See RC circuit.
What is the potential energy U of an electric dipole with dipole moment p in a uniform electric field E with angle ? between p and E?
p·E·cos?
-p·E·cos?
p·E·sin?
p/E·cos?
Potential energy of a dipole in a uniform field is U = -p·E = -pE cos?, lowest when aligned. This follows from work done rotating the dipole. See Electric dipole moment.
What is the divergence of the electric field of a point charge in free space at locations away from the charge?
Zero
Constant (1/??)
Equal to charge density
Infinite
Away from the point charge, there is no local charge density so ?·E = ?/?? = 0. The singularity occurs only at the charge location. This is the differential form of Gauss's law. See Gauss's law (differential).
According to Ampère's law (ignoring displacement current), the circulation of the magnetic field around a closed loop equals:
?? times the rate of change of flux
Zero
?? times the enclosed current
The enclosed charge
Ampère's law states ?B·dl = ?? I_enc for steady currents, relating magnetic fields to currents. When electric fields vary, Maxwell's displacement current term must be added. See Ampère's law.
What is the self-inductance L of a long solenoid with N turns, cross-sectional area A, and length ??
??·N·A / ?
??·N²·A / ?
??·?·A / N²
??·N²·? / A
For a solenoid, L = ??·(N²·A/?) assuming uniform field inside. N is total turns; A is cross-section; ? is length. This defines flux linkage per current. See Self-inductance.
What additional term did Maxwell introduce to Ampère's law to account for time-varying electric fields?
Charge leakage term ??/?t
Displacement current density ??·?E/?t
Resistance current density ?·E
Magnetic monopole term
Maxwell added the term J_d = ??·?E/?t (displacement current) to Ampère's law, giving ?×B = ??(J + ??·?E/?t). This ensures charge conservation in time-varying fields. See Displacement current.
The magnetic field B can be expressed in terms of a vector potential A by which relation?
B = ?A
B = ? × A
B = ?·A
B = ?A/?t
Magnetic fields are divergence-free, so one can define a vector potential A such that B = ?×A. This simplifies solving Maxwell's equations. See Magnetic vector potential.
What is the energy stored in an inductor of inductance L carrying current I?
L·I
L·I²
½·L·I
½·L·I²
Energy in an inductor is U = ½·L·I², obtained by integrating the power needed to increase current. It stores magnetic energy in its field. See Inductor energy.
According to Maxwell's equations, the speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum is given by:
?(??/??)
?(??·??)
1 / ?(??·??)
??·??
Maxwell showed that waves propagate at speed c = 1/?(??·??) in vacuum, matching the speed of light. This unified optics and electromagnetism. See Electromagnetic waves.
At the interface between two dielectric media, which component of the electric field is continuous across the boundary (ignoring free surface charge)?
Normal component of D
Normal component of E
Tangential component of E
Magnitude of E
Boundary conditions require the tangential E-fields to be continuous across a dielectric interface when no free surface charge is present. The normal component of D may be discontinuous. See Boundary conditions.
Which expression defines the Poynting vector S representing energy flux in an electromagnetic field in vacuum?
S = ??·(E × B)
S = ??·(E × B)
S = E·B
S = (1/??)·(E × B)
The Poynting vector S = (1/??)(E × B) gives the directional energy flux (power per unit area) of an electromagnetic field. In media, S = E × H. See Poynting vector.
What is the resonance angular frequency ?? for a series RLC circuit with inductance L and capacitance C?
1 / ?(L·C)
1 / (L·C)
L / C
?(L·C)
For a lossless RLC circuit, resonance occurs at ?? = 1/?(L·C), where inductive and capacitive reactances cancel. This maximizes current amplitude. See RLC circuit.
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Analyze Electromagnetism Principles -
Apply core laws of electromagnetism to quiz scenarios, ensuring you can predict field interactions and force effects.
Solve Vector Field Problems -
Interpret and manipulate vector fields through sample questions, enhancing comprehension of field lines and magnitudes.
Compute Electrical Resistance -
Use Ohm's law and circuit concepts to calculate resistance values accurately in a variety of contexts.
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Cheat Sheet
Coulomb's Law and Electric Fields -
Review the inverse-square formula F = k·q1·q2/r² (k = 8.99×10^9 N·m²/C²) and derive E = F/q to tackle practice questions physics on charge interactions. For example, two 2 μC charges 0.1 m apart experience a repulsive force of about 3.6 N. Mnemonic: "Inverse-square sees charge flare" helps lock in the r² dependence.
Gauss's Law and Electric Flux -
Master the integral form Φ_E = ∮E·dA = Q_enc/ε0, a core concept for 12th grade physics quiz on enclosed charge distributions. Using a spherical Gaussian surface simplifies problems involving point charges or uniform charge spheres. Remember "Flux equals Q inside over epsilon" to speed through calculations.
Lorentz Force and Magnetic Fields -
Understand F = q(E + v×B) and the simpler form F_B = qvB sinθ, essential in any electromagnetism quiz when particles move in magnetic fields. The "FBI rule" (Force, B-field, moving current) helps determine direction with your right hand. For instance, an electron at 2×10^6 m/s in a 0.5 T field feels about 1.6×10^-13 N of magnetic force.
Vector Operators: Divergence and Curl -
Get comfortable with ∇·E = ϝ/ε0 (differential Gauss's law) and ∇×E = -∂B/∂t (Faraday's law) through vector fields practice to visualize field behavior. The cross-finger trick uses thumb (curl), index (field), middle (derivative) to recall ∇×. Working through field-line sketches turns tricky abstract concepts into intuitive insights.
Electrical Resistance and Ohm's Law -
Solidify R = ϝL/A plus V = IR, and memorize series (R_total = R1+R2…) versus parallel (1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2…) rules for electrical resistance questions. A handy phrase "Series sum, parallel reciprocals" keeps both cases straight. These formulae are your toolkit for any circuit-based 12th grade physics quiz.
